DevOps Manager at SportPesa Limited

SportPesa Limited

DevOps Manager

DevOps Manager at SportPesa Limited November 2024

SportPesa Limited,
is a renowned local company operating as part of the Global SportPesa
brand, a leading brand in the industry of sports betting and online
casino with operations in more than six (6) countries in Europe and
Africa. SportPesa Limited is currently looking for a qualified and
energetic Tanzanian to fill in the position of a DevOps Manager.
Applications are thus invited from candidates who shall fulfill the
following criteria.

JOB DESCRIPTION
DevOps Manager

• Job Title: DevOps Manager
• Department: IT
• Reporting Line: Head of IT
• Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam

Essential Function
DevOps
Manager will be responsible for overseeing the delivery, maintenance,
and optimization of our DevOps solutions. DevOps Manager will lead a
team, driving high availability and reliability in our hybrid
infrastructure, which includes both cloud and on-premises systems. The
role of DevOps Manager will involve hands-on support, providing both 2nd
and 3rd line assistance, while collaborating closely with our global IT
teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• IT
  Systems Management: Lead the design, deployment, configuration,
  testing, and monitoring of IT systems to support high availability,
  security, and scalability across all environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, ensuring robust performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Security & Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to maintain and enhance system security.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and provide direction to the DevOps team, fostering continuous development.
• Knowledge Sharing: Document processes to support team knowledge sharing and ensure consistent system reliability.
• Technology & Innovation: Stay informed on emerging trends in DevOps and cloud computing, bringing insights back to the team.
• Performs other duties may be assigned by the Management.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team leadership capacity.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid infrastructure.
• Expertise in version control, ideally GitLab.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Time-management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, ELK stack, or Grafana.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security best practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, MongoDB).

TO APPLY:
Only applicants who will fit the above criteria need to apply. Send your application to: hr.tz@sportpesa.co.tz by the 23rd of November 2024.
Applications must consist of a cover letter outlining why you would be
the best fit for such a position, your detailed CV and copy of academic
credentials.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.